Shengwords

Things

Everyday objects with new street names.

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  1. Burungo boo-ROO-ngoh

    "Burungo" is Sheng for cargo (also: stuff, luggage).

    • Burungo zangu ziko kwa ndai.My stuff is in the car.

  2. Debe DEH-beh

    "Debe" is Sheng for music (also: music track).

    • Piga debe mpya ya Gen Z.Play the new Gen Z track.

  3. Kibenje kee-BEH-njeh

    "Kibenje" is Sheng for handbag (usually a lady's).

    • Amebeba kibenje chake.She's carrying her handbag.

  4. Mbulu MBOO-loo

    "Mbulu" is Sheng for television (also: tv).

    • Mbulu iko wapi?Where is the TV?

  5. Mneti m-NEH-tee

    "Mneti" is Sheng for the internet.

    • Mneti iko down leo.The internet is down today.

  6. Musu MOO-soo

    "Musu" is Sheng for bullet.

    • Wamepata musu kwa scene.They found a bullet at the scene.

  7. Ngata NGAH-tah

    "Ngata" is Sheng for oil (also: fuel (also used for 'lubricating' a situation)).

    • Ndai inahitaji ngata.The car needs fuel.

  8. Petco PEH-tcoh

    "Petco" is Sheng for ring (jewellery).

    • Amevaa petco ya dhahabu.She's wearing a gold ring.

  9. Piga debe PEE-gah DEH-beh

    "Piga debe" is Sheng for to vote (literally 'beat the tin').

    • Kesho tunaenda kupiga debe.Tomorrow we're going to vote.

  10. Pori POH-ree

    "Pori" is Sheng for pocket.

    • Weka hiyo kwa pori.Put that in the pocket.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Burungo mean?

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